Elf Martin

Like everyone else in the galaxy, we’re pretty giddy about the upcoming Star Wars movie. To celebrate, we’re asking you to create a fun scene by combining Star Wars toys with Soft Star shoes. Send us a photo and we’ll pick three winners to receive a free pair of very limited edition wookie-inspired chocolate marshmallow […]

Elf Katie is at it again! Our talented seamstress has always impressed us with her handcut shoe motifs, and she just unveiled her latest creation: pumpkin shoes! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, she came up with this design on a pair of child Classics to celebrate our current harvest season. Our workshop is surrounded […]

Our move date is still many months out, but we’re seeing a lot of progress happening on our new workshop! The historic building in neighboring Philomath, Oregon was originally a roller skating rink back in the 1950s, but has turned into a crumbling eyesore over the past few decades. We’re thrilled that our new shoemaking […]

We have a special treat in the workshop for this year’s Day of the Dead festivities. Local artist Diana Rose hand painted the leather pieces for a pair of our Merry Jane shoes before they were sewn together. Her artistry features two caballero skeletons outlined in white stitching and decorated with patterns inspired by the […]

Earlier this year, we came across a photo of Albert Einstein sitting on his front porch wearing a very fluffy looking pair of slippers. While we smiled at their goofy and adorable appearance, we couldn’t help thinking they also looked incredibly warm and cozy. After all, Einstein was pretty smart, so if he thought they […]

Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time again for our annual Halloween contest! It’s simple… have your child draw a picture of his/her costume and our fans will vote for their favorite. The winner will receive a free pair of our design-your-own shoes to match it, shipped in time for Halloween! […]

IT’S BEEN 30 YEARS! Last month, we celebrated Soft Star’s 30th anniversary by taking the whole staff to Oaks Amusement Park in nearby Portland, Oregon. The festivities are still underway at our workshop as we prepare to release our new chukka shoe. This week, we’re excited to share our latest creation: a timeline of Soft […]